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September 24, 2011,
Mortensen's Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
11am - 10pm

http://www.pipesinthevalley.com/

I have been the last 2 years and it's very good time with great music, fine variety of food, great beer sponsor (http://www.oldeburnsidebrewing.com/) and Highland Games.
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Some of this years' bands:

Black 47
Red Hot Chilly Pipers
BARLEYJUICE
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This years' info:

http://www.pipesinthevalley.com/

Bands include:

Featured Bands
CELTICA
ALBANNACH
SEARSON
JOLLY BEGGARS
MIGHTY PLOUGHBOYS
THE RISING

Pipe Bands
STONE OF DESTINY
MANCHESTER PIPE
MRP&F PIPE BAND

And it's free!
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2013 Info:

"Pipes in the Valley!"

A Celtic music festival featuring Scotland's wildly popular bag rockers, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers! And have you ever savored a Scottish meat pie with HP Sauce? Have you seen the spectacle of the massed bag pipe bands march across the Founders Bridge at noon? Where can you marvel at the brute strength of the Highland Games, while your kids squeal with delight in the bouncy castles or star as a character in their own fairytale! What treasures may be found among the Celtic vendors; holiday shopping, anyone? Did we mention the awesome selection of local micro brews from The Olde Burnside Brewing Co or wet your whistle at the McClelland's single malt Scotch tasting? There is no admission and there is no better place to be on September 28th! Join us at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, downtown Hartford, from 11am-10:30 pm. Whether you're 9 or 90, there is something to please your senses, ease your mind from life's troubles for a wee while and enjoy the camaraderie of fine Celtic music, smiles all around and a day of your life well spent! - See more at:

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13th Annual Pipes in the Valley Festival

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The 13th Annual “Pipes in the Valley” Celtic Music Festival transports you to another world on Saturday, September 27th, 11am-10:30pm at Mortensen’s Riverfront Plaza4 located at 300 Columbus Blvd in downtown Hartford.

Bands performing this year include the return of our colorfully creative and awesomely entertaining headliner, “Celtica,” the ever-popular thundering drums of “Albannach” and our latest new discovery, “The Langer’s Ball.”
“The Blaney Brothers” are a local duo new to PIV this year, as well as Ms. Haley Hewitt, the USA National Harp Champion! Also presenting for the first time, “Kilted Colin” will be on hand to tickle your fancy with a fun filled act of amazing feats you’ll not want to try at home!

The 5th annual Highlander Classic is a fusion of strongman as well as classic highland games. This event was created back in the 80′s by Dr. Douglas Edmunds of Scotland. It allowed both the Strongmen competitors and Highland Games Athletes to showcase their strengths together in one event.

Admission is free! Come join the fun for anyone of any age! The massed bag pipe bands will cross the bridge at noon, as is our tradition. The “Games” begin at 9am on the lower level by the river and you’re free to get there early for that. Celtic vendors, all manner of food and finely crafted microbrews from Olde Burnside Brewing are available, as well as a whisky tasting, puppet show, birds of prey, children’s activities and so much more!

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Great 1 day event. I've gone the last several years. And best of all it's free admission! Beautiful site right on the river.

14th Annual “Pipes in the Valley” Celtic Music Festival

The 14th Annual “Pipes in the Valley” Celtic Music Festival transports you to another world on Saturday, September 26th, 11am-10:30pm at Mortensen’s Riverfront Plaza located at 300 Columbus Blvd in downtown Hartford.
Look for a lot of changes this year to our programming format and logistics: most children’s activities will be found on the “Upper Plaza,” while the remaining activities, including all food and merchandise vendors, will be relocated to the Lower Plaza and Riverwalk area.

Bands performing this year include the ever-popular Scottish pipe & drum group, Albannach; Barleyjuice, one of our favorite Celtic traditional/pop/rock bands out of Philadelphia returns; the Celtic kick-ass Northhampton band, Dicey Riley, is in the house; making its PIV debut,[B][B] Three Pints[/B] Shy [/B]is a fun, frenetic NY band fond of Irish ballads and drinking songs; also new to the PIV stage, Dublin native, John Byrne and company exudes the true Irish spirit of music, mirth and tradition.

The Traditional Highland Games are back! Spectators will enjoy a full field of games drawing top athletes from Masters, Amateurs and Womens classes competing in the Braemar Stone, Open stone, Heavy Weight for Distance, Caber throw, Weight over Bar and Sheaf over Bar. If you would like to compete, please contact Ken Gustason at [email protected]

Kids and parents alike will once again enjoy actually participating as “actors” in Middle-earth’s charming and creative story-telling experience and puppet theatre.

CT Irish Road Bowling is open to everyone 18 years and older. Teams are better with 3 to 4, but two will also work. Online registration charges for 4 players, $40 per team. Mail registration could be done with 2 players. Teams can also sign up theday of the event.

“Pipes in the Valley” is brought to you by the Olde Burnside Brewing Co., of East Hartford, in partnership with Riverfront Recapture. Admission is free and fun for anyone of any age! The massed bag pipe bands will cross the bridge at noon, as is our tradition. The “Games” begin at 9am on the lower level by the river and you’re free to get there early for that. The kids craft tent will run from noon-4pm, and new this year – a 9-hole mini golf with castle! These are just some of the day’s highlights you won’t want to miss!
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An event that keeps getting better each year. And again, best of all it's free. I do really enjoy going to this event. It's at a great spot in the city of Hartford, right on the Connecticut River.

"The 15th Annual “Pipes in the Valley” Celtic Music Festival will once again rock the riverfront on Saturday, September 24th, 11am-10:30pm at Mortensen’s Riverfront Plaza located at 300 Columbus Blvd in downtown Hartford. 

Check out our “Entertainment” page for more information on all the bands featured this year, including the CT debut performance of Scotland’s “SKERRYVORE!”   The famously popular “Screaming Orphans” characterize their sound as “when honey and gravel collide!) and the roaring drums of “Albannach” will be back to rock the ground you stand upon!  Also, making their first CT appearance, from St. Paul, MN, we welcome “The Wild Colonial Bhoys” to rock the riverfront!   The full music schedule will be posted in September.
The Traditional Highland Games are back!  Spectators will enjoy a full field of games drawing top athletes from Masters, Amateurs and Womens classes competing in the Braemar Stone, Open Stone, Heavy Weight for Distance, Caber Throw, Weight Over Bar and Sheaf Over Bar.  If you would like to compete, please contact Ken Gustason at [email protected]
Kids and parents alike will once again enjoy participating as “actors” in “Middle-earth’s” charming and creative story-telling experience and puppet theatre.



CT Irish Road Bowling is open to everyone 18 years and older. Teams are better with 3 to 4, but two will also work. Online registration charges for 4 players, $40 per team. Mail registration could be done with 2 players.  Teams can also sign up the day of the event.  Bowling, Bocce and Golf all rolled into one great afternoon of play. The rules are simple and the game is fun. Just grip and hurl (underhand) the 28oz steel ball, called a bowl, down a country lane. The fewest number of throws to the finish line wins, similar to golf. Excitement builds as teams match each other shot for shot for more than a mile. Often, these memorable matches, called scores, are decided by only a few feet or inches distance past the finish line when more than one team finishes with the same number of throws. The twists and turns of a narrow country lane, as well as the tile of the surface, provide a rich playing field for strategy and can spark debate among the thrower, his teammates and full throated spectators. Proceeds for this year’s IRB tournament will be donated to the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Pipes in the Valley” is brought to you by the Olde Burnside Brewing Co., of East Hartford, in partnership with Riverfront Recapture. Admission is free and fun for anyone of any age! The massed bag pipe bands will cross the bridge at noon, as is our tradition. The “Games” begin at 9am on the lower level by the river and you’re free to get there early for that.
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